About Lory
The surname Lory is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "lori," meaning "laurel tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a laurel tree or a habitational surname for someone from a place named after the laurel tree. The laurel tree has long been associated with honor, victory, and distinction, so the surname Lory may also have been given to someone who displayed these qualities.
The surname Lory is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lory based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lory is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lory in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lory using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.